Bridal Gowns Get Colorful
Posted by Lisa on Nov 07, 2007. Filed under Fashion, Off Beat, Stuff We Love, Trend Watch, Wedding Dresses
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Walk into a California bridal salon and you expect a sea of white (or ivory, or cream). More and more, though, we’re seeing splashes of bright color on the typical white gown—and even more dramatic dresses that are far from pale. Deep red, sapphire blue…our own production guru Sharon was married in a gorgeous ivory and gold frock with green beading.
Brides traditionally wear white because it’s the color of purity and joy. But other colors may bring a more personalized feeling to your wedding. What about wearing the same color you wore when you met or had your first date? By the time we get married, we know what colors look best on us and few of us say our favorite color is white. Why not wear a color that makes you feel beautiful?
But what I want to know is: when push comes to shove, would you buck tradition and wear a non-white wedding dress? If not, why not?
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When I shopped for my dress, the sample I tried on was actually a bridesmaid gown by Watters & Watters. It was raspberry chiffon. I meant to order it in ivory--but when it came time to make it official, I changed my mind. I wanted to look HOT for my beachy, Hollywood-retro wedding, not faux-virginal (hey, I was in my 30s by the time I made the promenade down the aisle!)
I accessorized with long, white gloves, and a string of white pearls that had belonged to my mother. I had my tailor add pearl detailing on the bow that held the train, and on the bodice.
(My wedding cake was accented with raspberry colored ribbon.)
I did have to prepare my mother-in-law so she wouldn’t be surprised, but everyone was very complimentary.
It was a bold move--and I’d do it again in a heartbeat!
I tried on several colors when I was selecting my wedding dress. Personally, I love green and red maroon. However, when it was time to wear my gown and stand at the alter, I was in a beautiful white dress. The reason we should wear a white dress because it distinguish us from the crowd. You can change into another color after the wedding ceremony is over. White is a must because that’s how people identify us.
My wedding dress is actually a dreamy gown that is hot pink with an orange and light pink dipped train in very sheer silk. I think the important thing is that it is a gown that you will remember as THE GOWN you wore on YOUR wedding day. I don’t believe color matters. I feel like all brides look exactly the same, made from a cookie cutter, as do all weddings and receptions. Stay true to yourself and don’t feel like you have to do this or that because “that’s what you do at a wedding!” Boo.
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I actually bought two dresses: one white and one a gorgeous, shimmery two-toned pink. I didn’t decide until days before the wedding. I went with the white (and it looked great in the black & white photos), but I didn’t return the pink. Two weeks later I wore the pink to a friend’s wedding.